Women's Entrepreneurship Week Presented By Berkeley College

The Future is Women

Berkeley College Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW) elevates the voices of women on key issues. Since 2015, WEW events have featured a wide range of diverse leaders in government, business and media who have shared resources for success in rebuilding the economy, fixing the broken rungs of the career ladder, and converting pivotal moments into opportunities. WEW speakers and panelists include the most prominent women in the Latinx, African-American and Asian communities. Topics center on advancing gender equity, business and entrepreneurship among Minority and Women-owned Businesses (MWBEs).

For sponsorships and tickets to the Women’s Empowerment Awards, contact Kelly Depsee, Director, Communications and External Relations, at KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu.

8:30 AM	Networking Begins
9:00 AM	Opening Remarks Mistress of Ceremonies: Angela Harrington, Founder, Women’s Entrepreneurship Week and Vice President, Communications and External Relations, Berkeley College Rebekah Andrews-Brannock, Berkeley College Student
9:15 AM	Keynote Presentation: Juanita N. Holmes, Chief of Patrol, New York Police Department
9:45 AM-10:45 AM	First Panel: The Women Shaping New York City’s Future (women in politics, leadership and business) This will explore how the public and private sectors are working together to build a more inclusive and equitable future for New York. Leaders will share their vision for strengthening New York City’s economy and infrastructure for small businesses, including minority and women-owned businesses. Moderator: Heather Briccetti, CEO, The Business Council of New York State Quenia Abreu, President, New York Women's Chamber of Commerce Vanessa Gibson, Nominee, Bronx Borough President Jessica Walker, President and CEO, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO, Partnership, New York City
10:45 AM-11:15 AM	Introduction to Keynote: Eva Skuka, MD, PhD, Dean, Berkeley College School of Health Studies Keynote Presentation: Barbara Sampson, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York
11:15 AM-12:00 PM	Second Panel: Women’s Rights – Creating a World that Works for Everyone A look at the status of women’s rights and the organizations and leaders dedicated to helping women overcome the barriers to equality. This discussion will offer perspectives on the #MeToo movement and how to accelerate progress on a humanitarian and economic scale. Moderator: Angela Harrington, Founder, Women’s Entrepreneurship Week & Vice President, Communications and External Relations, Berkeley College Liz Abzug, Founder and President, Bella Abzug Leadership Institute Jessica González-Rojas, Assemblymember, New York State Heidi Hoefinger, PhD, Professor of Social Sciences, Expert Migration, Sex Work and Human Trafficking, Berkeley College Mon Yuck Yu, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Academy of Medical & Public Health Services Stephanie Hull, Ph.D., President and CEO, Girls Inc
12:00 PM-12:30 PM	Keynote Presentation: Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Assemblymember, New York State
12:30 PM-1:30 PM	Third Panel: Meet the Influencers Meet the women at the forefront of promoting fashion, lifestyle, arts, culture, tourism and entertainment brands in New York City and around the world. These women will share strategies for using your influence for social good and share insights on how to stand out in a crowded media space. Moderator- Busie Matsiko-Andan, Global Strategist, and CEO, Pont Global and Executive Director, Africa Future Summit Juliet Ibrahim, Activist, Actress and Author Jaylah Sandoval – Award-winning Multimedia Personality and Plus-Size Model Nancy Mammana, Chief Marketing Officer, NYC & Company Nitika Chopra, Founder and CEO, Chronicon Mimi Plange, Ghanaian-American Fashion Designer Siamanda Chege, Founder, Chege Village and Beberavi Collections Inc. Nomcebo Zikode, South African Recording Artist
5:00 PM-7:00 PM	Live Event Women's Empowerment Awards Alessandra Biaggi, Senator, New York State Jessica Ramos, Senator, New York State Berkeley College 3 East 43^rd Street, New York, NY
Thursday, October 21st, 12:00 PM-12:30 PM	Closing Keynote Grace Meng, United States Congresswoman, 6th Congressional District